Free printable · PDF for A4 & US Letter
9-panel comic grid template
The nine-panel grid is the tight, steady rhythm of many classic graphic novels: every panel is a beat, and you can merge panels for a bigger moment.
Free for home and classroom use. Print at 100% (actual size).
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How to use it
- 1
Choose your paper
A4 for most of the world, US Letter for the US and Canada. The panels resize to fit.
- 2
Adjust the layout
Set the space between panels and the border weight, and add writing lines or a title-and-name header if you need them.
- 3
Download or print
Download a vector PDF (sharp at any printer), a PNG, or print straight from the browser at 100%.
Good for
- Dialogue-heavy scenes
- Slow, tense pacing
- Thumbnailing a longer comic
Tips
- Merge two or three panels by ignoring the line between them for a big moment.
- Keep the camera steady across a row to make time feel slow.
Questions
Why use a nine-panel grid?
It gives a steady, controlled rhythm, which is great for conversation and suspense.
Is this comic template free?
Yes. Download and print as many copies as you need for home, classroom or personal projects.
What's the best paper to draw comics on?
Ordinary printer paper is fine for practice. For inking with markers, a heavier 120 to 160 gsm paper stops the ink bleeding through.
Skip the blank page
Type an idea and Panelo draws and letters the whole comic, with the same characters in every panel.